CSP STUDENTS

Over 5,000 undergraduate, graduate, and online students choose to pursue their degrees at Concordia St. Paul. One of the most diverse campuses in Minnesota, our students come from 49 states and over 20 different countries.

PROGRAMS

At CSP, we offer over 80 academic programs so you can study what you love and then love what you do.

FACULTY

CSP’s talented faculty are experts in their fields and are passionate about your success throughout your college journey. They provide personal attention as well as academic and career guidance to ensure you’re supported and well-prepared for your next steps.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Concordia graduates are bound for success. They’ve followed their passions and have set out to serve in our communities as part of nonprofits, corporations, and self-employed entrepreneurs. CSP graduates earn 44 percent more than the national average (collegescorecard.ed.gov).

THE IDEAL LOCATION

The comfort and safety of a smaller campus nestled in our convenient metro location give students the best of both worlds. The Twin Cities offer many opportunities for jobs and internships among major employers, governmental and nonprofit agencies. For the corporate-minded student, Minnesota is home to 19 Fortune 500 companies.

Concordia is located less than 10 minutes from the downtown areas of both St. Paul and Minneapolis, putting everything you want (arts, dining, museums, sports, and more) within easy reach.

TRADITION

Founded in 1893, Concordia St. Paul is a member of the Concordia University System, a national network of seven colleges and universities of the LCMS. Originally established to provide a learning environment for you men preparing to enter the professional ministries of the LCMS, today Concordia St. Paul continues to grow to meet the needs of students, the church, the community, and the world while at the same time holding steadfast its historical mission, values, and Gospel-centered focus.

ATHLETICS

The only NCAA Division II athletics program in the Twin Cities, Concordia St. Paul has been a member of the highly competitive Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) since 1999. The Golden Bears have won nine national titles and claimed 39 conference titles since moving to the DII level. Fans across the country cheer for CSP athletics, including basketball, baseball, cross country, esports, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, track & field, and volleyball.

Concordia University-St. Paul's 2022 Rankings

Concordia University-St. Paul is ranked #88 in Regional Universities Midwest. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

• #88 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)
• #102 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)